Beartrack Treatment Lagoon

NAPIAS CREEK PANTHER CREEK· Lemhi, Idaho· Built 1995· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Beartrack Treatment Lagoon is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 28% in ID)
Dam Length1,600 ft
Normal Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDID00483

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 17, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDWR

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Beartrack Treatment Lagoon?

Beartrack Treatment Lagoon is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Beartrack Treatment Lagoon?

Beartrack Treatment Lagoon is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Beartrack Treatment Lagoon built?

Beartrack Treatment Lagoon was completed in 1995, making it 31 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Beartrack Treatment Lagoon?

Beartrack Treatment Lagoon serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Beartrack Treatment Lagoon?

Beartrack Treatment Lagoon has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Beartrack Treatment Lagoon last inspected?

Beartrack Treatment Lagoon was last inspected on August 17, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.